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Meeting the Need in SD
Dallas and Mary Dietrich turned their tragedy into accessibility, for individuals with disabilities. In the winter of 1997, the Keystone, South Dakota couple was traveling with their son, daughter, and son-in-law on Interstate 90. They were involved in an auto...
It’s National Senior Citizens Day!
The year was 1988; President Ronald Reagan created National Senior Citizens Day on August 21 with a proclamation, declaring that, “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today,...
Vision & Hearing Services in MN/ND Highlighted on PPT’s Compass!
On the July 20, 2017, episode of Pioneer Public TV's, Compass, two informative segments were shown that focused on services for people with hearing and vision loss in ND and MN. "Compass is a weekly discussion of public policy and important issues facing local...
May the Meds be With You with Medisafe!
There are an abundance of apps available for users to remember to take their medications. Narrowing down which one to use can be time-consuming and confusing. Researchers from Sydney, Australia have narrowed down the pack with their study published on December 2,...
Do more with Google Docs Add-Ons!
Google Docs is an online application that millions of people use to create documents - much like Microsoft Word. The advantage to using Google Docs is users can access and edit their documents from anywhere as long as they are connected to the internet. Users can...
You Are Invented to Attend…
A Night of Possibilities Monday, September 25, 2017 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Please join us and other local community advocates in supporting North Dakota and Western Minnesota residents with disabilities. Sometimes one piece of technology is all it takes for...
Drink with Dignity
The RiJe Cup is an adjustable drinking cup designed for better hydration and more independence. It dispenses fluids one sip at a time for those who suffer from swallowing disorder (dysphagia), limited head and neck movement, tremor, poor coordination, and grasping...
Capture all Your Notes with AudioNote 2
AudioNote has been around for a long time and works similarly to the Livescribe Echo SmartPen in that it syncs what is being written with what is heard in the classroom, doctor's office, etc.. When you want to hear what was said the moment you wrote a particular...
Time to Reflect on How Far We Have Come: Celebrating the ADA Anniversary
July 26, 2017 marks the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed into law the ADA to give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. This legal acknowledgment provides an...
indePENdence
The C-Pen Exam Reader pen scanner is a great tool for individuals who comprehend more successfully when their exam questions are read to them. Students who have reading difficulties can independently take exams knowing that they can read and understand the...
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